Monthly Archives: November 2014

Rowing WOD 11/25/14: 8x1min w/ 1min Rest – Post Splits

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Here is this weeks programming if you missed it yesterday – RRTP 11-24-14

Rowing WOD:

The Men attacking their 2k in Heat 2 of the Renegade Rowing League on Saturday!

The Men attacking their 2k in Heat 2 of the Renegade Rowing League on Saturday!

8 x 1min w/ 1min Rest As Follow

1′ @24 (2k+5)

1′ @26 (2k+3)

1′ @28 (2k+1)

1′ @30 (2k)

1′ Start and Settle to 2k pace (like race)

1′ 2k pace (like race)

1′ 2k pace (like race)

1′ 2k pace and then sprint last 30sec (like race)

Last week we focused on suspension.  As you warmup today try to feel connected to the footboards and remain weightless on your seat throughout the drive.  Be sure to keep the force horizontal and don’t do any more work than you have to.  For the first half of today’s Rowing WOD you should really emphasize and feel the connection to the erg through your feet.  Feel nice smooth suspension every stroke.

In the second half of this workout focus on the release.  The goal is to suspend and push through the heel/full foot and then just as you finish the stroke keep the balls of your feet attached to the footboards.  We don’t want to rely on the straps to pull us back up.  Our finish should be powerful but in control.  One cue is to point the toes as you finish the stroke.  Also ensure that when you finish the hips aren’t tucking under.  Stay on your sit-bones and transfer the weight to the front of your seat as you swing into the recovery.  I know this is a lot to think about, so don’t get to caught up in it.  Just be smooth and stay connected to the footboards through the bottoms of your feet.

Post your average splits from each piece to comments!

Checkout the Renegade Rowing League!  If you’re interested in competing this year it will be held on December 20th and January 24th.  You can register online here!  Deadline to register for the next competition is December 18th.

Rowing WOD 11/24/14: 4:00 Max Distance, Tabata Squats, 4:00 Max Distance – Post Distances and Total Squats

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Here is the Renegade Rowing Training Plan for the week!  Have fun and let us know if you have any questions.  Bring on the Turkey!

RRTP 11-24-14

Rowing WOD 11/24/14:

A quick pic of the Renegade Rowing Training Plan for 11-24-14

A quick pic of the Renegade Rowing Training Plan for 11-24-14

4:00 Row – Max Distance (2k Pace)

1min Rest

Tabata Air Squats – Max Reps

  • 8 Intervals
  • :20 Work / :10 Rest
  • Count Total Number of Squats

1min Rest

4:00 Row – Max Distance (2k Pace)

Today is an opportunity to work off all the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes you plan to crush on Thursday.  Pick a goal, ideally somewhere around your 2k split, that you’re going to hold every stroke while you row.  If you can focus on consistent pressure and count the number of consecutive strokes you row at that goal split, the 4:00 will be over before you know it.  During the Tabata Air Squats be sure to get full depth and full extension, hip crease below the knee and butt squeezed at the top.  If you short yourself the quads will get blown up and your knees will be aggravated tomorrow.  Fight for perfect form and do as many air squats as possible every interval.  Count the total number of reps completed over all 8 intervals.  Last but not least, try to maintain form and pressure on the second erg piece.  As your legs come back to life, try to bring the split back to where it was in the first piece.

The Renegade Rowing League is coming December 20th!  Have fun and get after it!

Post your total distance for each piece and you total air squats to comments.

Renegade Rowing League 1! and a Challenge if you’re game!

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The Ladies of the Renegade Rowing League getting after it ilast year

The Ladies of the Renegade Rowing League getting after it last year.

Ok Renegades!  Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for.  Time to test our 2k!  If you’re lucky enough to be in the Boston Area please come by CrossFit Boston to test your 2k at the first race of the Renegade Rowing League this Winter.  We’ll be warming up at 8am and all heats should be finished by 9am.  Everyone is welcome to join in the glory!

After you test your 2k, decide how you feel.  While we’re testing today it is still a training weekend.  If you’re up for the challenge and you can still think and breathe, then finish the rest of the Rowing WOD.  If 3min is to short of rest for how you’re feeling then stretch it out to 5min or 7min.  Let us know how you do with everything in the comments!

Good Luck and Have Fun!

Rowing WOD 11/22/14:CFRowing Trainer Course

2k Row

3min Rest

1k Row (@2k-3)

3min Rest

500m Row (@2k-5)

Why is rowing fun?  One reason is that it provides a challenge in learning technique to be as efficient as possible while working everything from your head to your toes.  Elsewhere in sports and training, if you’ve tried the Pose Method of running you may understand the beauty of focusing on technique and the perception of what your body is doing in space. Focusing on form and technique gives your mind something to work toward, rather than complaining about how much your legs burn.

Today’s Rowing WOD is a good opportunity to focus on one or two form fixes but get after it as well.  Set the monitor for Intervals Variable and enter the work/rest accordingly.  This WOD will give you an idea of where you might need to focus your training in the coming months.  At the end of today you’ll have three benchmark rowing times that can be used to game other Rowing WODs.  These three times will also come in handy if you’re joining the Renegade Rowing Club and training for the Renegade Rowing League and CRASH-B’s!  Sign Up for the December 21st Renegade Rowing League here.

Come up with a plan and execute.  You want to have mental cues on form, breathing, and effort to fall back on the second your mind starts to wander.  If possible grab a friend and take turns coxing each other through each piece.  Be consistent with your splits and stroke ratings through each piece.  The stroke rating for this workout should be around a 28-32, but everyone needs to find what works.  Find your efficient stroke.  Novices should focus on one form fix for each piece and work hard for consistency.

Post your Times, Average 500m Splits, and Average Stroke Ratings to Comments along with an answer to this question…

Why is Rowing Fun?

Rowing WOD 11/21/14: Peak Power Test and Tabata Starts – Post Max Watts and Fastest Start

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Rowing WOD:

Focused. Ready.

Peak Power Test

  • Post Max Watts to Comments.

Tabata Row for Lowest Split

8x :20 On/ :10 Off

  • Practice your Starting Sequence each round.
  • Post Lowest Split hit to Comments.

Strength WOD:

5×5 Shoulder Press

Superset:

4×6 Pull Ups

4×6 Dips

The focus of today is Power and Preparation for the 2k Start, so be sure to get in the Rowing and Strength WOD. If time allows, choose the blocks that will help you improve as an athlete. If you have enough time and energy for all three blocks then attack them all!

For the Peak Power Test set the monitor for 20 seconds of work and 2 minutes of rest. Start by paddling a couple of strokes to get the fan moving and then go for max watts. It may help to video the test or have a partner watch to tell you the highest watts you pulled in just one stroke. During the 2 minutes of rest paddle lightly or roll out. Take 3 or 4 tries to find your max wattage starting with the damper set low and increasing the drag each successive try. At some point you’ll find a drag that you like and gives you the most power. Your score for the Peak Power Test is the Max Watts pulled in just one stroke.

Give us your best and share your results and experience to comments!

Who’s Ready to test the 2k Saturday?

Renegade Rowing League – Saturday, November 22nd @8am @CFB

How can “Jurassic” help you? and What do you eat before a workout?

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Checkout the post below from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition for some good info and ideas on what to eat before a workout.

Here is a Video Review of Ward aka “Jurassic” rowing at 30s/m.  Take a look and see if there is anything you can fix or improve upon just like him.  Share you thoughts and what you’re going to do better in the comments.

Get some ratio at the Renegade Rowing Club starting December 2nd!

If you’re interested in joining the Renegade Rowing Club to train for the Renegade Rowing League and CRASH-B’s please send me an email and setup a free consultation – pat@renegaderowing.com.  The club is training together on Tuesday mornings at 6am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm.

What Should I Eat Before a Workout??

Deciding what to eat day-to-day can be challenging. Choosing the best thing to eat – a meal that will give you energy to perform without making you feel too full, sick, or hungry – can be even more challenging. Every workout is different, so how you fuel for each one will be different too. You probably wouldn’t eat the same breakfast before a 2K test as you would before a 10 mile run. Read on for some basic pre-workout meal guidelines and some ideas for before a workout.

..Read The Rest Here…

Then share your favorite pre-workout meal and thoughts on your rowing stroke in the comments!